When stage production companies manage nationwide tours, stadium concerts, or massive multi-day festivals, finding dependable on-site labor makes or breaks the run. Technical riders, rigid changeover schedules, and multi-semi turnarounds require hands who can execute without hand-holding. Top stage production companies recognize that local labor quality directly impacts show safety, artist satisfaction, and operational budgets.…
Choosing the right event labor company is one of the most important decisions you will make when producing a live event. The right team brings your vision to life. The wrong team can create missed deadlines, communication breakdowns, safety concerns, and costly setbacks. Your labor partner directly impacts execution, client experience, and your reputation. Here…
Each January, the live events industry heads to Palm Springs to escape the cold and come together at the Live Production Summit (LPS)—and this year, Upstage showed up with our strongest presence yet. With a team of 11 traveling to the desert, from leadership to stagehands and technicians, our commitment to LPS continues to grow…
This October, Upstage Companies proudly celebrated a remarkable milestone — 10 Years Strong. What began as a small side hustle with a laptop and $400 has grown into a thriving, multi-division company recognized throughout the Mountain West and beyond for its grit, commitment to excellence, a deep-rooted culture of teamwork, and giving back to the…
This October, the Upstage Labor Division proudly partnered with Berger Logistics, a subsidiary of Red Bull, to help bring one of Red Bull’s most iconic modular structures — the Holzhaus (“wooden house”) — to life during TwitchCon, San Diego. This marked one of the first times the Holzhaus has been assembled in the United States…
When summer comes alive, so do we. At Upstage Companies, one of the biggest concert production companies, summertime means nonstop momentum — and an unwavering commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences. Whether we’re behind the scenes of stadium concerts, corporate activations, sporting events, or private festivals, our work is defined by purpose, precision, and passion. But…
When Live Nation needed a top-tier labor force to support one of the biggest tours of the year, they turned to the pros—Upstage Companies. We were proud to provide over 400 stagehands for the kickoff of Post Malone’s Big Ass Stadium Tour, which launched right here in Salt Lake City, Utah.
At Upstage Companies, we believe that top-tier production crews begin with top-tier people. That’s why we’ve built something that’s changing the face of live events in the Mountain West: the Upstage Training Academy.
At Upstage Companies, our mission goes beyond just putting on great shows — we strive to create meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impact. At the heart of what we do at Upstage Companies is a simple but powerful belief: supporting those who serve us.